{"product_id":"domaine-du-pegau-pegau-reserve-2016-salm-9-l","title":"Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve 2016 SALM","description":"\u003cp\u003eBottled in an impressive 9L Salmanazar, Domaine du Pégau Cuvée Réservée 2016 is a benchmark Châteauneuf-du-Pape that captures the richness and depth of a truly great Rhône vintage. This is a collector’s format built for the table and the cellar alike, offering the estate’s signature power, complexity and old-world charm in grand format. Layered with dark fruit, licorice and velvety texture, it’s a wine that continues to gain admirers each time it’s tasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2016 Pégau Réservée shows a deep, opaque ruby core with garnet highlights at the rim, hinting at both concentration and a long life ahead. The nose is intense and inviting, opening with black cherries and blackberries before revealing notes of black licorice, dark chocolate, garrigue herbs (thyme, rosemary, lavender), cracked pepper and a subtle gamey, earthy nuance that is very true to traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape.\n\nOn the palate, this is full-bodied, rich and beautifully velvety, with a core of ripe black cherry and plum wrapped in licorice, cocoa, and warm spice. Fine yet firm tannins provide structure without harshness, while vibrant southern Rhône warmth is balanced by savory complexity and mineral freshness. The finish is long and layered, with lingering notes of dark fruit, spice and dried herbs. Already seductive, the 2016 has the depth and concentration to develop gracefully for at least 12–15 years from vintage, gaining more tertiary notes of leather, truffle and tobacco over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomaine du Pégau farms old-vine parcels in some of the finest terroirs of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, rooted in classic galets roulés (large rounded river stones) over clay and sand, which store daytime heat and release it at night, helping Grenache and its blending partners to reach perfect ripeness. The Cuvée Réservée is typically a traditional southern Rhône blend dominated by Grenache, complemented by Syrah, Mourvèdre and small amounts of other permitted varieties, all harvested by hand and strictly sorted in the vineyard and at the winery. Vinification is resolutely old-school: whole-cluster fermentation with native yeasts, long maceration in concrete, followed by aging in large old foudres that add texture and polish without masking the character of the fruit or the terroir. The wine is usually bottled unfiltered to preserve its natural density and complexity, making it particularly well-suited to long aging, especially in a large 9L format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis powerful yet refined Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a superb match for hearty, flavor-packed dishes: think slow-braised lamb shank with rosemary, roast duck with cherries, grilled ribeye, game birds, or rich stews like daube provençale. It also pairs beautifully with aged hard cheeses such as Comté, Manchego or mature Gouda, and with rustic Mediterranean fare featuring olives, herbs and roasted vegetables. Serve at around 16–18°C (60–64°F) for ideal balance; in a 9L format, allow extra time for the wine to come up to temperature. Decanting for 1–2 hours is recommended in its youth to let the aromatics unfurl and the tannins soften, and even well-cellared bottles will benefit from a brief decant to remove sediment and fully showcase their complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomaine du Pégau is one of the most revered traditional estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a family-run domaine whose roots in the region stretch back to the 17th century. Officially founded in its modern form in the 1980s by Laurence Féraud and her father Paul, Pégau quickly gained a reputation for deep, age-worthy wines that faithfully express the character of the appellation’s old vines and diverse soils. The estate is known for its unwavering commitment to classic, minimally intervened winemaking—whole clusters, native yeasts, old foudres—and for producing some of the Rhône’s most collectible reds. Frequently acclaimed by international critics and sought after by enthusiasts, Pégau has become a reference point for authentic, soulful Châteauneuf-du-Pape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine du Pegau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252210684241,"sku":"PS-7730894766280","price":831.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/PEGAU_9c99db76-3c60-45b9-b58d-fc182f9f736b.png?v=1783443725","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/domaine-du-pegau-pegau-reserve-2016-salm-9-l","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}